MCHT Preserves in the Mount Desert Island Region

In the Mount Desert Island region, where we got our start, MCHT owns and cares for several off-the-beaten-path preserves open to the public. Kittredge Brook Forest offers miles of trails in the heart of the MDI, while offshore islands like Marshall Island and Black Island are wild and remote. Yes, this special part of Maine really does live up to the hype.

Acadia Mountain

Hidden on the northern flank of Acadia National Park’s namesake mountain, this small preserve in Mt. Desert is a tucked-away spot for quiet contemplation—complete with picnic table.

Kittredge Brook Forest

Marshall Island

Ed Woodsum Preserve encompasses all of 985-acre Marshall Island, one of the largest undeveloped islands on America’s eastern seaboard and home to remote campsites, rugged trails, and picturesque sand beaches.